Hyperliquid News Today: DeFi Wallets Evolve: From Vaults to Trusted Partners

DeFi's push for smarter wallets to mitigate overnight losses is gaining urgency as the sector grapples with the 24/7 volatility of crypto markets. The absence of automated risk management tools in current wallet designs leaves users vulnerable to sudden price swings, a flaw highlighted by past crises like the Terra UST collapse, as noted in a Cointelegraph report. This challenge has spurred innovation, with strategic partnerships and TVL growth signaling a shift toward automated safeguards.

Hyperion DeFi's recent collaboration with Felix protocol exemplifies this trend. Under a HYPE Asset Use Service (HAUS) agreement, Hyperion is deploying 500,000 HYPE tokens to support a custom on-chain perpetual futures market built on Hyperliquid's HIP-3 framework. The partnership aims to generate fee revenue while expanding Hyperliquid's product suite. Felix, which crossed $1 billion TVL in September 2025, plans to integrate this infrastructure into its Felix Exchange, creating new avenues for yield generation, according to a StockTitan report.

Meanwhile, Bitget Wallet's integration of HyperEVM is streamlining cross-chain interactions, reducing onboarding friction for users. The update allows seamless asset transfers via deBridge and offers $HYPE gas-fee rebates. By simplifying multi-chain engagement, Bitget aims to democratize access to DeFi's high-performance infrastructure, including perpetual trading and advanced DeFi modules, according to a CryptoNews article.

The demand for safer yields is also reshaping DeFi's landscape. Risk Curator Protocols, which prioritize capital preservation through stablecoin lending and hedged positions, have surged to $9.86 billion TVL as of October 2025. This growth reflects investor preference for low-risk strategies amid market turbulence, such as the 81% flash crash of Figure's Heloc token, according to a Coinotag report. These protocols offer 4-6% APY on stable assets, a stark contrast to high-volatility strategies like leveraged farming.

Automation advocates argue that DeFi wallets must evolve from passive vaults to proactive tools. Brian Huang, co-founder of Glider, emphasizes the need for rule-based execution to protect users during market swings. "Just as traditional finance employs stop-loss orders and auto-rebalancing, DeFi wallets must codify user-defined risk parameters," he writes. The absence of such features forces investors into a state of constant vigilance, exacerbating burnout.

Solana's ecosystem further underscores the importance of automation. Its DeFi TVL surpassed $10 billion in 2025, driven by protocols like Jupiter and Marinade. With institutional participation rising, Solana's network upgrades—enabling sub-second transaction speeds—highlight the infrastructure readiness for smarter automation.

Critics warn that automation could reintroduce centralized risks, but proponents counter that transparency and user control remain intact. Rule-based systems, akin to traditional robo-advisors, allow users to define and adjust parameters without sacrificing sovereignty. This balance is critical for scaling DeFi beyond its current niche, where manual interventions dominate.

As DeFi matures, the integration of automated risk management will likely determine its mass adoption. Strategic partnerships, TVL growth, and regulatory clarity—such as Trump's nomination of pro-crypto CFTC chair Michael Selig—signal a sector poised for innovation. The next frontier for DeFi lies in wallets that act as trusted partners, not mere vaults.